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Off The
Record...
Sophie B. Hawkins
Timbre
In the years since the release of her first and
finest single, Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover, Sophie B. Hawkins has issued a
series of slinky pop-folk albums that are equally vacuous and endearing. Her
third and latest, Timbre, with its liberally sprinkled elements of jazz, soul,
world music, and orchestral pop, is as impressive in its musical scope as it is
relentless in its focus. Timbre includes such elements as primal screams and
jungle chants, which should come as no surprise, it's that kind of record.
At The
Movies...
Detriot
Rock City
A brisk and funny story of four
young men coming of age in the late '70s. When one of the teens overprotective
parents burns their tickets to the big KISS concert in Detroit, lots of
adventures and a little bit of wisdom is gained. A trippy tale from a time that
hard rock could, if not save the world, at least produce enough volume that the
pain was somehow less noticeable. It was a religion with very loud gods, proven
as KISS appears as themselves in the concert finale.
On Video...
She's All
That
Freddie Prinze Jr. plays a jock
that is dumped by his girlfriend just six weeks before his high-school prom. In
order to regain his status, Prinze takes on a bet from a fellow classmate to
transform an artsy dork into his new hot babe, as well as his ex-girl's rival
for Prom Queen. Just the right touch of tongue-in-cheek bounce to keep the
laughs coming, as the talented leads keep the romantic chemistry bubbling along
just right, with a soundtrack that will keep you humming.
The Buzz...
People Magazine Group,
which has launched such publications as In Style and Teen People in
recent years, revealed its new monthly lifestyle magazine Real Simple would hit
newsstands in March 2000.
Amazon.com Inc. and
The New York Times Co. have settled a legal dispute over the online retailer's
use of the Times' best-seller list in promoting book discounts.
The U.S. military will pin its
top civilian medal on Saving Private Ryan director Steven Spielberg
in recognition of the movie's contribution to awareness of the sacrifice of U.S.
troops in World War II.
Model Jerry Hall, who
recently separated from Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger, is now
believed to be linked with the billionaire co-founder of Microsoft, Paul
Allen.
Elektra Records' King of the
Hill: The Album has several high-caliber artists signed on to the project.
Sugar Ray will duet with Willie Nelson, Tonic will record
the theme song from Smokey and the Bandit, and Sheryl Crow and the
Barenaked Ladies are also expected to contribute. Look for an Oct. 26
release.
After a brief but explosive reunion at the closing
ceremonies of the Pan American Games, the Guess Who are talking about
extending their one-shot reunion and taking it on the road.
Rumors that Sandra
Bullock will play Wonder Woman in a new big-screen version of the superhero
are premature. Also
in the front running to step into those red and white boots is Catherine
Zeta-Jones.
Coca-Cola Co. and the
Screen Actors Guild are searching for about 180 people who appeared in Coke
advertisements as long ago as 1953 and are owed residual payments for the work.
The creators of Barney the
dinosaur have lost their copyright and trademark infringement suit against a
Charlotte costume maker.
DreamWorks Television and NBC
Studios have signed a multiyear deal with two of the writer-producers of the hit
Fox drama The X-Files to develop new shows for NBC.
Joshua Leonard, contrary
to popular belief, is alive and well, and starring in a soon to be released
film. This fall, The Blur of Insanity will hit the theaters, with Josh playing
the role of "Staley," a young college student. The plot revolves around Staley
and his four friends who live off-campus somewhere in the woods of Vermont,
shunning school, and the rest of society. This black comedy is a 35mm
independent film written and directed by John Hussar, and produced by Holly
Fasion.
Janet Jackson's former chef filed a lawsuit in L.A. Superior Court this
week against the "Rhythm Nation" singer claiming that she misappropriated his
name to obtain appetite suppressants.
Woodstock '99 promoters
John Scher, Michael Lang and Ossie Killkenny said they have asked
police to investigate allegations by the National Organization for Women that
the festival's production office ignored reports of rapes during the three-day
concert.
The Recording Industry
Association of America (RIAA) recently discovered that Pioneer Video
Manufacturing was manufacturing hundreds of unauthorized sound recordings.
However, the Carson, California, company avoided legal proceedings and settled
with the RIAA for $9.1 million. In addition, Pioneer has also agreed to
implement the RIAA's Anti-Piracy Good Business Practices, which give CD plants
the tools to differentiate between legal orders and illegal orders.
Bob Herbert, who pulled
together five women and made them into the Spice Girls died in a car
accident in England on Monday, Aug 9.
Oasis guitarist Paul
"Bonehead" Arthurs has announced that he is leaving the U.K. rock band.
David Bowie and New
Zealand band Split Enz have pulled out of a Dec. 31 concert in New
Zealand, lauded as the first city to see the sun on Jan. 1, 2000. "Management
representing Split Enz and David Bowie cite their conviction that the promoters
do not have the ability or financing to complete the necessary infrastructure,
production, and marketing arrangements required for a safe and successful
festival. |
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